"The taking and harming of life — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from the taking and harming of life is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to a short life span.
"Stealing — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from stealing is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to the loss of one's wealth.
"Illicit sexual behavior ( i.e. sexual misconduct )— when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from illicit sexual behavior is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to rivalry & revenge.
"Telling falsehoods ( i.e. lying ) — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from telling falsehoods is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to being falsely accused.
"Malicious tale-bearing — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from malicious tale-bearing is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to the breaking of one's friendships.
"Harsh speech — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from harsh speech is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to unappealing sounds.
"Frivolous chattering ( i.e. idle chatter, gossiping ) — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from frivolous chattering is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to words that aren't worth taking to heart.
"The drinking of fermented & distilled liquors — when indulged in, developed, & pursued — is something that leads to hell, leads to rebirth as a common animal, leads to the realm of the hungry shades.
The slightest of all the results coming from drinking fermented & distilled liquors is that,
When one becomes a human being, it leads to Mental Derangement."
— The Buddha, Anguttara Nikaya VIII.40 (AN 8.40)
"Sabbapapassa akaranam
To Avoid ALL evil
Kusalassupasampada
To Cultivate good
Sacitta pariyodapanam
To Purify one's mind
Etam Buddhana Sasanam
This is the Teaching of ALL The Buddhas."
- The Buddha
"I am the owner of my Kamma, Heir to my Kamma;
Born of my Kamma, related to my Kamma;
Abide, supported by my Kamma.
Whatever Kamma I shall do,
Whether good or evil,
Of that I shall be The Heir."
- The Buddha
